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Korea gained independence from Japan at the end of this World War

What is World War II

100

The economic significance of the 1988 Seoul Olympics 

What is showcased South Korea's economic growth on a global scale

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South Korea is known to have high standards in this category resulting in high rates of cosmetic surgery

What is Beauty

100

The first president of South Korea

Who is Syngam Rhee

100

Staple food item that originated as a way to preserve vegetables during long winters that dates back over 3,000 years ago

What is Kimchi

200

This War lead to the division of Korea

What is the Korean War

200

This family run conglomerate played a significant role in SK economic development

What is Chaebol

200

This number is considered 'unlucky' in South Korea because its similarity to the word 'death'

What is 4
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This president served from 1963-1979 and transformed SK from a poor agrarian nation to a world leading industrialized economy

Who is Park Chung Hee

200

South Korea has used this unique alphabet that dates as far back as the Joseon Dynasty

What is Hangeul

300

This movement was seen as a push towards democracy in South Korea

What is the Kwangju Uprising

300

This refers to the rapid economic growth of South Korea after the Korean War

What is the Miracle of the Han River

300

This was the last imperial dynasty in South Korea dating between 1392 to 1910

What is the Joseon Dynasty

300

The first civilian president of South Korea

Who is Kim Young Sam
300

This president was impeached for abuse of power on December 14, 2024

Who is Yoon Suk Yeol

400

On this day, Korea gained its independence

What is August 15, 1945

400

This refers to the severe economic downturn of the Korean Won resulting in a bailout by the IMF

What is the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis

400

This festival dates back to the Han Dynasty and symbolizes hope and safety

What is the Seoul Lantern Festival

400

The first female president of South Korea

Who is Park Geun Hye

400

Shortest duration of martial law held in South Korea

What is 2 hours
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On this year, the constitution was changed to allow direct election of a president after General Chun Doo-hwan was indirectly elected to serve a 7 year term. 

What is 1986

500

Prioritizing these two things led South Korea to have a competitive edge in various industries

What is education and technological advancements

500

This clothing style dates back to 57BCE and was used to signify gender, age, marital status, and social class in Korea. 

What is Hanbok

500
This South Korean leader introduced the 'Sunshine Policy' in an attempt to improve relations with North Korea

Who is Kim Dae-Jung

500

This city has served as the capital of South Korea as far back as 1394 and is home to 5 ancient royal palaces 

What is Seoul

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